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FuzzyWords · 3119 days ago · link · · parent · post: HTML5 Ads Aren't That Safe Compared to Flash, Experts Say
The article seems to be a desperate attempt at keeping Flash relevant for another year but it misses the two main points from where critics to Flash come from and completely ignores the main cause of why Flash is considered unsafe. 1. Compatibility: HTML5 runs on any modern web browser on any platform. Flash only runs on what Adobe wants it to run and this excludes a bit part of the market: mobile devices. 2. Security: it is true that JavaScript can be used to trick the user into downloading malicious software but this requires user interaction. Flash vulnerabilities used to allow infecting computers in a 100% automated way and without user consent, this is the main point the article is missing.